What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.
 


How does godly sorrow for sin manifest itself?
How highly does God regard obedience?
Who was this promised seed?
How was Esther brought up?
In what literal language is this persecution of the people of God further described?
What did the Savior say should precede the end?
Whom does the Lord chasten?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle